Impact of Dust Storms on Airborne Bacteria, Heavy Metals, and Inflammatory Markers in Asthmatic Patients
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DOI: 10.1002/mbo3.70109
Abstract: Asthma, a chronic bronchial disorder prevalent in children/adolescents, is exacerbated under environmental conditions like dust storms. The current study investigated heavy metal levels, airborne bacteria, and serum IL‐4/IL‐8 in asthmatics during before/after dust storms in… read more here.
Keywords: storm; airborne bacteria; dust storms; impact dust ... See more keywords
Source identification of airborne bacteria in the mountainous area and the urban areas
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DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosres.2019.104676
Abstract: Abstract Airborne microbes are an abundant component of the atmospheric aerosol, which has important influences on atmospheric conditions and public health. However, their possible sources have not been well-studied. To identify the sources of airborne… read more here.
Keywords: urban areas; airborne bacteria; bacteria mountainous; mountainous area ... See more keywords
Assessment of airborne bacteria and fungi in different-type buildings in Nanjing, a hot summer and cold winter moist Chinese city
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108258
Abstract: Abstract Airborne bacteria and fungi in different buildings have unique health effects, which demands comparisons of their characteristics to provide a targeted reference for bioaerosol standards. We applied the culturable method and next-generation sequencing technology… read more here.
Keywords: fungi different; bioaerosol; airborne bacteria; summer ... See more keywords
Characterization and source analysis of indoor/outdoor culturable airborne bacteria in a municipal wastewater treatment plant.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2018.02.007
Abstract: The potential health risks of airborne bacteria emission from a wastewater treatment process have been concerned. However, few studies have investigated the differences in community structure between indoor and outdoor bacteria. In this work, the… read more here.
Keywords: airborne bacteria; culturable airborne; wastewater treatment; outdoor culturable ... See more keywords
Airborne bacteria in a wastewater treatment plant: Emission characterization, source analysis and health risk assessment.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2018.11.027
Abstract: Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are major sources of airborne bacteria, which could pose health risks to WWTP workers and surrounding residents. In this study, air samples were collected from various treatment facilities of a typical… read more here.
Keywords: airborne bacteria; emission; treatment; wastewater treatment ... See more keywords
Double-Grafted PET Fiber Material to Remove Airborne Bacteria with High Efficiency.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c13358
Abstract: Air pollution caused by bacteria and viruses has posed a serious threat to public health. Commercial air purifiers based on dense fibrous filters can remove particulate matter, including airborne pathogens, but do not kill them… read more here.
Keywords: grafted pet; airborne bacteria; double grafted; pet fiber ... See more keywords
The Diversity of Airborne Bacteria Over the Tibet Plateau Decreased by Taklimakan Dust
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DOI: 10.1029/2024gl111830
Abstract: Taklimakan dust is known to be transported over long distances to the Tibetan Plateau, significantly impacting its climates and ecosystems. However, information on how dust aerosols affect airborne microorganisms is still lacking. In the summer… read more here.
Keywords: taklimakan dust; tibetan plateau; airborne bacteria; dust ... See more keywords
Global airborne bacterial community—interactions with Earth’s microbiomes and anthropogenic activities
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2204465119
Abstract: Significance Understanding the interactions of planetary microbiomes and their ecological and health consequences requires in-depth knowledge of bacterial communities in the atmosphere, which is the most untouched microbial habitat on the Earth. By establishing a… read more here.
Keywords: airborne bacterial; global airborne; airborne bacteria; interactions earth ... See more keywords
The relationship between particle and culturable airborne bacteria concentrations in public transportation
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DOI: 10.1177/1420326x16643373
Abstract: This study aims to determine the in-vehicle and outdoor culturable airborne bacteria concentration, fine particle (PM2.5) concentration and particle number concentration for six size ranges (0.3–0.5 µm, >0.5–1.0 µm, >1.0–3.0 µm, >3.0–5.0 µm, >5.0–10 µm, and >10 µm) and to assess… read more here.
Keywords: airborne bacteria; vehicle; culturable airborne; particle ... See more keywords
Comparison of airborne bacteria and fungi in different types of buildings in a temperate climate zone city, Kunming, China
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DOI: 10.1177/1420326x221082198
Abstract: The characteristics of airborne bacteria and fungi in different types of buildings are still unclear. This article applied the culturing and next-generation sequencing methods to characterize the airborne bacteria and fungi in five types of… read more here.
Keywords: types buildings; airborne bacteria; fungi different; different types ... See more keywords
Concentrations and Distributions of Airborne Bacteria Inside and Downwind of a Growing Swine Building in China
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DOI: 10.13031/trans.13261
Abstract: Abstract. Bioaerosols from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) pose potential adverse effects on the health and well-being of animals, workers, and the general public. Consequently, the topic of characterizing and mitigating bioaerosols associated with CAFOs… read more here.
Keywords: distributions airborne; airborne bacteria; bacteria inside; china ... See more keywords